Cruger, Illinois facts for kids
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Cruger, Illinois
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 Cruger, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Cruger, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Woodford |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422592 |
Cruger is an unincorporated community in Woodford County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.
History
Cruger was laid out in 1856. The community's name honors William H. Cruger, a railroad official. A post office was established at Cruger in 1856, and remained in operation until 1909.
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